Emergencies after endoscopic procedures

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Rolanda, C (Author) Other; Caetano, AC (Author) Other; Mario Dinis Ribeiro (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Best Practice and Research in Clinical Gastroenterology

Vol. 27

Pages: 783-798

ISSN: 1521-6918

Publisher: Elsevier

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-006-JV6

DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2013.08.012

Abstract (EN): Endoscopy adverse events (AEs), or complications, are a rising concern on the quality of endoscopic care, given the technical advances and the crescent complexity of therapeutic procedures, over the entire gastrointestinal and bilio-pancreatic tract. In a small percentage, not established, there can be real emergency conditions, as perforation, severe bleeding, embolization or infection. Distinct variables interfere in its occurrence, although, the awareness of the operator for their potential, early recognition, and local organized facilities for immediate handling, makes all the difference in the subsequent outcome. This review outlines general AEs' frequencies, important predisposing factors and putative prophylactic measures for specific procedures (from conventional endoscopy to endoscopic cholangio-pancreatography and ultrasonography), with comprehensive approaches to the management of emergent bleeding and perforation.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 16